by Constant Therapy | Nov 8, 2019
Dementia is not a single disease. It’s an overall term for a set of diseases and conditions, like Alzheimer’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia, characterized by a decline in memory, language, and other thinking skills that impact everyday activities. These diseases are...
by Constant Therapy | Sep 16, 2021
When someone shows signs of forgetfulness, it’s easy to jump to conclusions. Is it dementia? Alzheimer’s? And what’s the difference? We’ll help you unravel these similar, but different terms. There is often misunderstanding about the difference between...
by Constant Therapy | Aug 13, 2018
It’s estimated that more than 55 million people are affected by dementia globally, a number expected to almost double every 20 years. According to ASHA, people with dementia represent the third-largest caseload for speech language pathologists working in U.S....
by Constant Therapy | Sep 21, 2018
What happens when the tables are turned and a speech-language pathologist is diagnosed with a condition for which she’s been treating her patients? Maria’s diagnosis of primary progressive aphasia (PPA), a neurological syndrome in which language capabilities become...
by Constant Therapy | Apr 9, 2018
Approximately 43.5 million caregivers provide unpaid care to an adult or child in the United States, and according to Family Caregiver Alliance statistics, they spend an average of 22 hours a week doing it. Caregiving is rewarding, but stressful Caring for someone...